Eddie

Hi, my name is Eddie. I've seen the game of hockey change in so many ways throughout the years and it's been an amazing ride for me to watch! When I was younger, field hockey seemed like this obscure niche sport but now there are a lot more people playing than ever before. My goal with these posts is to help you find your own love of Field Hockey because whether you have played since childhood or just picked up a stick last week - we're all on our Journey together 🙂

25,000-seater Biju Patnaik Stadium.

Promise of Profit Lands India Field Hockey 2023 World Cup

India’s promise to generate more than two and half times the profit of the closest rival bid guaranteed they got the 2023 World Cup. Australia, Spain and Germany are thought to have pulled out of the running on announcement of India’s bid. India promised the International Federation of Hockey (FIH) 3.5 million Swiss France while

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Australian Field Hockey Star

Who is the star of the men’s, Field Hockey Australian team?

Eddie Ockenden is the current star of the men’s field hockey team.  With an amazing 358 caps he has 158 caps more than the next experienced player, Matthew Swann. He has scored 78 goals from his midfield position. The great Australian player Jamie Dwyer was so impressed by Ockenden he said in 2015: “I think

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Australia Indoor Hockey festival

Wollongong to host Australian Indoor Hockey Festival

The biggest indoor tournament on the Hockey Australia calendar year is about to start. Australian Indoor Hockey Festival 2020 4-26 January 2020 Illawarra Hockey Centre, Wollongong NSW Open Men’s Competition (4-7 January 2020) Teams – ACT, NSW, NSW B, QLD, VIC, WA Click here for fixtures, results and standings Open Women’s Competition (4-7 January 2020)

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Indian Women’s Field Hockey Success Explained

Indian Women’s Field Hockey Success Explained

The Indian women’s field hockey team had a year to remember after winning a dramatic play off against Team USA to book the final ticket to the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. According to the girls the coaching team had improved fitness, stamina and strength. The women earned their Tokyo spot in dramatic fashion, led by

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FIH Tour

FIH Hockey Pro League Season 2 Starts with Worldwide Trophy tour

In order to engage with as many fans as possible and to raise excitement about the FIH Hockey Pro League, the iconic men’s and women’s Trophies will be embarking on their international travels, starting with a celebratory launch during the party atmosphere at the Copa del Rey in Terrassa in Spain. Season 2 of the

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Thierry Weil, FIH CEO

FIH Boss Thierry Weil is Confident in Field Hockey

Field Hockey cannot be commercially successful if the supply is short. Hockey is an example of that. While it does have the World Cups, the Champions Trophy and appearances at Olympics, fans don’t get a regular dose of it to satisfy their hockey lust. Disciplines like cricket, football, rugby tennis and golf, US football have

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